Dear Editor: A History of Poetry in Letters

Exploring the evolution of poetry in America, this collection of over 600 letters reveals candid exchanges between prominent poets and the editors of Poetry. Notable figures like Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, and Edna St. Vincent Millay share personal insights, rivalries, and the realities of the publishing world. Through intriguing anecdotes and literary gossip, the book illuminates the creative process and poets' responses to significant historical events, providing a unique glimpse into the lives and thoughts of these influential writers.